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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union Cabinet approves new Central Sector Scheme ‘PM Vishwakarma’ to support traditional artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban India
Scheme to have a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore
Eighteen traditional trades to be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a new Central Sector Scheme “PM Vishwakarma” with a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore for a period of five years . The scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools. The scheme also aims at improving the quality, as well as the reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to ensure that the Vishwakarmas are integrated with the domestic and global value chains.
Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, the artisans and craftspeople will be provided recognition through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Credit Support upto Rs.1 lakh  and Rs.2 lakh  with a concessional interest rate of 5%. The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentive, Incentive for Digital Transactions and Marketing Support.
The scheme will provide support to artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban areas across India. Eighteen traditional trades will be covered in the first instance under PM Vishwakarma. These trades include  Carpenter ;  Boat Maker;  Armourer;  Blacksmith ;  Hammer and Tool Kit Maker;  Locksmith;  Goldsmith ;  Potter ;  Sculptor , Stone breaker;  Cobbler/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan;  Mason ;  Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver;  Doll & Toy Maker ;  Barber ;  Garland maker ;  Washerman ;  Tailor ; and  Fishing Net Maker.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the Hon'ble President of India, after consultation with the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Additional Judges in the following High Courts:-
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Cheppudira Monnappa Poonacha, Advocate
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Syed Waiz Mian, Judicial Officer
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Tribes India Aadi Mahotsav’s Soar to New Heights 40,000 Tribal Artisans Benefitted
Aadi Mahotsav is an effort to scale up the livelihood and income generating opportunity for tribals by giving them the opportunity to interact and sell their goods directly to the customers. Ministry of Tribal affairs and TRIFED through Aadi Mahotsav’s provides them market access across the country.
With the above objective 5 Aadi Mahotsav's in INDORE-AHMEDABAD-HYDERABAD-DELHI-BHOPAL were held in the second quarter of 2018, with another 12 scheduled  for the first quarter of 2019.
Aadi Mahotsav's this year have provided livelihoods and additional income to around 14,000 Tribal families and around 40,000 Tribal Artisans. Transactions of more than Rs.18 crores have been registered during the Mahotsavs this year. During the month of the December, 2018, 2 Aadi Mahotsav were organized at Bhopal and Ranthambore wherein a sale of 69.07 Lakhs was generated.
Besides, TRIFED organised/participated in 28 numbers of exhibitions at New Delhi, Raipur, Guwahati, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Varanasi, Bhopal, Bangalore, Kanyakumari, Coimbatore, Bhilai, Kohima, Kaziranga, Kota, Rourkela, Ranthambore, Pune, Prayagraj, Pondicherry, Kolkata, Chennai and Chandigarh generating a sale of Rs. 110.58 Lakhs.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma chairs the NATIONAL SC/ST HUB CONCLAVE at Churachandpur, MANIPUR
Union Minister of State for MSME, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma chaired the National SC/ST Hub conclave in the presence of Smt. Nemcha Kipgen, Minister for Textiles, Commerce and Industry Department and Co-operation, Govt. of Manipur; and other senior dignitaries at Churachandpur, Manipur today. The Conclave organized by the Ministry of MSME to spread awareness of the NSSH Scheme and other Schemes of the Ministry saw overwhelming participation of more than 500 SC-ST entrepreneurs. Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary  welcomed dignitaries and participants who had come from all districts of Manipur. It provided an interactive platform to aspiring/ existing SC-ST entrepreneurs to interact with CPSEs, Industry Associations, lending institutions, TRIFED, NERAMAC, GeM.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Verma said “Government is actively engaged in spearheading various initiatives for the overall inclusive development of enterprises across the country. Our focus is to create a benchmark for MSEs in North-Eastern region by scaling it up to new heights in terms of exports, quality of products, contribution to GDP and providing world-class infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology to all.” He also showed great confidence in the people of Manipur and said that through this conclave the SC/ST entrepreneurs will explore innovative ideas and mutual business opportunities and avail various benefits from the scheme.
The program witnessed the participation of CPSEs like Power grid and Food Corporation of India, who had put up a facilitation desk to assist SC/ST entrepreneurs and also gave a presentation on their vendor empanelment process and list of products and services being procured from SC/ST MSEs. The program also had Finance institutions such as SIDBI, SBI & Canara Bank who detailed out various lending schemes to MSME sector. Other government organizations who participated in the program and presented their various schemes to assist MSMEs were KVIC, NSTFDC, GEM, NERAMAC, CIPET, and TRIFED. The program also had stalls of various SC/ST entrepreneurs who showcased their products along with UDYAM Registration, ZED facilitating registrations of SC/ST MSEs.
For inclusive growth, Ministry of MSME implements the National SC/ST Hub Scheme with an objective of creating ecosystem for SC/STs and help them participate in public procurement process to reach atleast 4%.
Given the importance of MSMEs in our economy, it is imperative that focused efforts are made to promote entrepreneurship amongst the youth and create a conducive ecosystem to realize the 5 trillion USD economy.
Nurturing the MSME sector is important for the economic well-being of the nation. Government is consistently working to empower MSMEs for sustainable growth and to become compatible in the global value chain. These types of State level conclaves assist SC/ST MSMEs to expand their horizons by incorporating new ideas as they become aware of the various interventions given by the Government.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
Nai Manzil Scheme
The number of individuals who have received skill development training under the Nai Manzil scheme in FY 2020-21 alone is 1965 beneficiaries out of total 93485 skill trained since inception.
Total of 834 number of women/girls from minority groups have been trained during the year 2020-21. A total of 2059 women beneficiaries  secured employment in the organised sector in FY 2020-21. Total 39635 women beneficiaries have been skill trained since inception of the Scheme.
Though only 30% of the beneficiary seats are earmarked for girl/women candidates, the percentage of women beneficiaries actually trained is more than 42% in case of Nai Manzil Scheme.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS issues standards for organizations publishing consumer reviews
The standard prescribes specific responsibilities for the review author and the review administrator
Bureau of Indian Standards , the National Standard Body of India, has published an Indian Standard, IS 19000:2022, ‘Online Consumer Reviews - Principles and Requirements for their Collection, Moderation and Publication’.
This standard provides requirements and recommendations for the principles and methods for review administrators to apply in their collection, moderation and publication of online consumer reviews. The standard prescribes specific responsibilities for the review author and the review administrator.
This standard is applicable to any organization that publishes consumer reviews online, including suppliers/sellers of products and services that collect reviews from their own customers, a third-party contracted by the suppliers/sellers or an independent third party.
It lays down the process which demonstrates the commitment of consumer review sites that they value their customers and provide reviews that can be trusted. It would help building confidence among consumers to purchase goods online and help them take better purchase decisions. The standard is expected to benefit all stakeholders in the e-commerce ecosystem, i.e. consumers, e-commerce platforms, sellers etc.
Over the last few years, there has been a steady rise in e-commerce transactions across the country. Reviews posted online play a significant role in making purchase decisions and consumers exceedingly rely on reviews posted on e-commerce platforms to see the opinion and experience of users who have already purchased the goods or services
As online reviews are increasingly influential to consumers’ purchasing decisions, it is important to both consumers and suppliers/sellers that the same are managed effectively to build confidence in the quality, integrity, accuracy and transparency of reviews.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Dynamic Facade Lighting System at Rashtrapati Bhawan, North & South Block
New Lighting System has computerized control having Unified Power and Data Cable for easy installation and maintenance
The Central Public Works Department, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has this year installed the new Dynamic Façade lighting system at monumental heritage buildings of international importance i.e. Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block & South Block. Earlier façade lighting was done through conventional lights i.e. GLS/Metal Helide/Sodium vapour whose light efficacy was very poor in comparison of present LED light fixtures. The Dynamic Façade Lighting at Rashtrapati Bhawan was fixed and inaugurated by Hon’ble President of India on 19th January, 2018.
This LED fixtures has around 1 lakh burning hour whereas earlier light fixtures were around 10,000 burning hour. New lighting system has computerized control having unified power and data cable for easy installation and maintenance with automation in selection of colour combination scheme using opti-bin technology, selection of timing, facility of dimming, switching on/off facility, individual/combined control of light fittings etc. through Ethernet based controller. This lighting system has got features to produce multi-colour combinations. The colour combination on domes, chattries, logia columns, facade of main buildings of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block and South Block have enhanced the architectural features of these buildings. This system is energy efficient as well as cost effective and there is value addition by putting this system on these buildings.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
More than 1,200 nominations received for Padma Awards – 2019, process open till 15th September
The last date for online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2019 is September 15, 2018. Already 1,654 Registrations have been made on the website, out of which 1,207 nominations/recommendations completed since the nominations opened on 1st May, 2018.
Nominations have been invited from Central Ministries/Departments, States/UT Governments, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Institutes of Excellence as also from several other sources to enable broadbased consideration. The MHA communication dated April 25, 2018 requested them to make concerted efforts in identifying talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized, and make suitable nominations in their favour.
The nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards are being received online only on the Padma portal www.padmaawards.gov.in. All citizens can make nominations/recommendation including self-nomination. The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above said website, including a citation in narrative form , clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline. While recommending a person online, it should be ensured that all the necessary details are filled properly.
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.
The MHA communication requested that efforts may be made to identify talented persons from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons, etc., who deserve to be considered for the award. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.
For further details click 'Awards and Medals' on the Union Home Ministry's website: www.mha.nic.in. The statutes and rules relating to these awards are available on the Union Home Ministry's website with the link http://padmaawards.gov.in/SelectionGuidelines.aspx
Ministry of Finance
Sudden demise of Dr. SUBIR V. Gokarn, Executive Director  at the International Monetary Fund
Dr. Subir Vithal Gokarn, the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund , passed away on July 30, 2019 in USA after a brief illness. Born on October 3, 1959, Dr. Gokarn has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades. A noted economist, he joined the IMF Executive Board as ED  in December 2015 and was to complete his term in October this year.
Prior to joining the IMF, Dr. Gokarn was the Director of Research at the Brookings India in New Delhi. He was one of the youngest to serve as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He also worked with Standard and Poor's, National Council of Applied Economic Research and Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.
The Union Finance Minister, while paying her last respects, recalled his intellect and articulation of India’s concerns at the IMF. Dr. Gokarn is survived by his wife Ms. Jyotsna Bapat and daughter Ms. Kanak Gokarn. He will always be remembered for his valuable contribution to the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Swachchta hi Sewa: New Health Ministry initiative with private hospitals
NABH to adopt Kayakalp parameters of hygiene and cleanliness
Encouraged by the achievements of Kayakalp Scheme, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers  has decided to consider assessment of healthcare facilities in the private sector on the lines of parameters of Kayakalp Scheme. This is also an initiative as part of the Swachchta hi Sewa cleanliness and sanitation campaign being undertaken across various parts of the country.
Cleanliness and hygiene in hospitals besides being critical for preventing infections also provide the patients and visitors with a positive experience and encourages moulding behaviour related to cleanliness and sanitation at their homes and work-place. Clean & bright environment where patients are received with dignity & respect, along with delivery of prompt care go a long way in promoting faster healing and enhanced satisfaction of patients. To complement this effort, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has launched “Kayakalp” in the year 2015 with initiative to recognise such efforts under ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’.
With above initiative of the Government, the Healthcare Facilities in the Public sector have been competing with each other to attain highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in their respective facilities. The initiative has resulted in bringing significant improvement in the sanitation and hygiene, patient satisfaction, behavioural change in the staff & employees of the Hospitals/Institutions, patients and their attendants towards cleanliness. Public perception towards cleanliness & hygiene in public healthcare facilities has also been changing. Besides, public healthcare facilities have also given focused attention on promoting activities like Green Initiatives to reduce carbon footprint by encouraging Public Sector Hospitals to undertake Energy Conservation, Corporate Social Responsibility  activities, horticulture & landscaping, optimal skill based training of sanitation employees and capacity building, celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada, Swachhta hi Sewa Campaign across all the public sector health care facilities every year. The Health Ministry will recognise the outstanding work done by the private hospitals on an annual basis.
Ministry of Finance
Past estimates of growth rate of economy generally in line with actual growth rate: MoS Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary
The Economic Survey 2022-23 has projected India’s real GDP to grow at 6.5 per cent in 2023-24. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister stated that the World Bank in its latest Global Economic Prospects has projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2023-24.
Giving more information, the Minister stated that past estimates of the growth rate of the economy have generally been in line with actual growth rate, except for years with exceptional circumstances like global financial crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, among others
Special Service and Features
Nehru Youth Center and the National Service Scheme celebrated Constitution Day
Nehru Youth Center and the National Service Scheme celebrated Constitution Day. State Transport Minister Shri. Antony Raju inaugurated the function and read out the Preamble to the Constitution to the participants. Nehru Youth Center Deputy Director B. Ali Sabrin and State Program Officer Dr. Anzer were present.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh appeals to all Central Government Employees aged 18 years and above to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today appealed to all the eligible employees of the age of 18 years and above to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest.
A circular in this regard was already issued by the DoPT on 22.04.2021. Earlier, in compliance with the OM of even number dated 6.4.2021, the Minister had appealed to all the eligible employees of the age of 45 years and above to get themselves vaccinated. He also expressed satisfaction that the DoPT has organized regular camps for vaccination at North Block and all officers above 18 are taking benefits of the same after registering on www.cowin.gov.in.
Such government employees are also further advised to continue to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour even after the vaccination, like frequent washing of hands/sanitisation, wearing a mask/face cover, observing social distancing etc.
Dr Jitendra Singh also drew attention to the recent OM issued on 03.05.2021, which is a reiteration of early order issued on 19.04.2021 regarding preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
These instructions/ guidelines have come into effect and will remain in force until 31.05.2021 or further orders, whichever is earlier. The Minister hoped that all these instructions will be followed in letter and spirit in the interest of the well-being of all the citizens and government employees and their families. He, however, reiterated that official work will not be allowed to suffer and all attempts will be made to minimise the loss of man-days on account of government employees falling sick on account of COVID.
Dr Jitendra Singh also instructed the Department to write to all Chief Secretaries of States and Administrators of UTs to issue guidelines on the model of DoPT and after taking into account the local circumstances and needs of the respective States and UTs. He said, the government has been monitoring the situation very closely and undertaking review of the same from time to time.
Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that during the last one year of the pandemic, DoPT had developed a set of guidelines to be followed in the government offices, which not only sought to contain the spread of Corona Virus but also aimed to carry on the office functioning effectively and without interruption. He said, the Work from Home  protocol developed by DoPT had been so successful that many a time, the work output was even more than the normal circumstances because government functionaries were working online even on the weekdays or holidays.
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